Alice J. Russell

November 12, 2013

Alice was born on Oct. 3, 1921, in Bemus Point, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and June Williams Agnew. She was a graduate of Falconer High School, class of 1940. Having met Floyd G. Russell after graduating, their romance was interrupted by World War II, but their love for each other grew through correspondence while she worked at Bell Air Craft in Buffalo, N.Y., and Floyd fought in both the African and European Theaters. After the war they were married on Aug. 26, 1946, and settled in Warren, Pa. Alice worked at New Process until the birth of their first son, William, on Jan. 31, 1949. About the time of their son James' birth on Dec. 3, 1957, they built the Quality Inn which they operated for 40 years. Alice loved to travel around the country, especially to Florida, Canada and the western part of the United States. Alice will be lovingly remembered by friends and family for her deep love of all of God's creation, especially her family and all the flowers, birds, and beauty of the natural world.

Alice was a lifelong Methodist and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warren, Pa. She was also a member of the Zonta Club of Warren.

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Surviving are her two sons: James W. Russell of Warren, Pa., William Russell and his companion, Barb Swanson and her children, Sara (Chad) McGuire and their two children, Marley and Remy, and Amy Punsky; two grandchildren, Zachary William Russell of Jamestown, N.Y., and Ryan (Crystal) Alexander Russell of Kennedy, N.Y.; two greatgrandchildren, Avaylynne Rose Russell and Alexander Ryan Russell of Kennedy, N.Y.; a niece, Pauline Morrish of Burbank, Calif.; and sisterinlaw, Rita Agnew of Billings, Mont.

In addition to her parents and husband, Floyd F. Russell, who died on Nov. 4, 1996, Alice was preceded in death by three brothers, Gerald, Norman and Roy Agnew; and Barb's daughter, Mary Punsky Wilson.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 E. St., Warren, Pa., on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, from 1-2 p.m. at which time funeral and committal services will be held with Dr. Jeffery D. Sterling, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Warren, Pa., officiating. Burial will be in Hale Cemetery, Akeley, Pa. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, PA, 16365 or to Warren Public Library Association, 205 Market St., Warren, Pa. 16365. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.